I know Big Sky International hasn't always had the best rep around here, owing to some pretty shady customer service and fulfillment issues. I also know that they've been in the process of moving production to a different factory or something. It seems like their website is updated, and there are some items in stock, though. Anybody got any recent interactions with them? I'm eyeing a Revolution, but want to make sure things might be a bit more, uh stable, now. Thoughts?

I ordered some new tent poles from Big Sky about two months ago. I emailed to check if they were in stock and got an email back the same day. The poles arrived on time and there were a few UL stakes included for free. It was a smooth experience.

btw; I found the missing poles so if anyone is in need of a set of poles for an Evo 2P/2D/2V I have an extra set.

Good advice, Ray. Probably should have done that beforehand anyway. FWIW, Bob Molen reached out and PM'd me personally to answer any questions I might have about his gear. Won't be able to pull the trigger until I get rid of some extra shelters, bags, etc., but I plan on taking a hard look.

Just last week, I purchased some tent stakes from Big Sky -- these stakes are aluminum, they have much greater "holding power" than UL titanium shepherd hook stakes -- and yet, they weigh essentially the same as titanium shepherd hook stakes! I have been using them for a few years now, and wanted to buy a second set for spares. I emailed Bob Molen via his Big Sky website, he emailed back the next day to let me know they are in stock, I paid through the Indiegogo sight mentioned above, and received the stakes two days after.